Have any off u got any tips on how to remove the turbo of my s2 ould it be easier to take it off with the manifold still attached or just removing the turbo?? are the bolts that hold tem on hard to get to etc??

 

the easy way:

1. take off front bumper
2. remove the radiator

now you have access to do the job

 

leave the manifold on and just remove the turbo,one of the nuts can be a bit tricky but should be no problem!

the only reason to take the bumper off and radiator off is if you have a full front intercooler and you had to move the rad when you fitted the cooler!

only took me 2 1/2 hours to change my turbo

 

if u do leave the rad in make sure u protect it wiv a bit of cardboard
so the water feed dont pierce it!!

 

it should be removed with the manifold, - take the studs out of the head and remove rocker cover for better access. I always take the pipes off while in engine bay to prevent damage. I do recommend taking the rad out and doing it that way - it's easier to see what ur doing, and can be sure nothing is catching etc. My t34 has to come out through the front.

 

I take the starter motor off and drop the turbo still attached to the manifold down. I find it far easier than bringing it up to the top.

 

i took mine out the top,its dead easy if you remove the top engine mount and push the engine back over while supported on a trolly jack simlpy remove the maifold bolts oil n water pipes 2down pipe bolts and pull out of the top took me an hour max